MA Economics (with specialization in Economic Development) 

at South Asian University, Chanakya Puri

Yes, SAU Delhi offers a two-year MA programme divided into four semesters. Candidates who have completed graduation are eligible to apply for the MA course. The university offers various specialisations such as MA in Economics (with specialisation in Economic Development), International Relations and Sociology.

Candidates need to pass a four-year degree after Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate to apply for the SAU Delhi MA programme. Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor's degree in less than 15 years are not eligible for admission. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission.

The tuition fees for pursuing an M.A. at South Asian University (SAU) in Delhi are as follows:

For day scholars:

US$440 per semester (US$880 per year).

For boarders (students residing in university hostels):

US$500 per semester (US$1000 per year).

These fees are relatively affordable compared to many other institutions. SAU aims to provide quality education without excessive financial burden for its students! 

The admission process for M.A. programs at South Asian University (SAU) in Delhi is as follows:

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must have a valid Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with the minimum required percentage.

The specific eligibility criteria vary based on the chosen M.A. specialization.

Application Process:

The application process is common for all M.A. programs at SAU.

Candidates need to apply online through the SAU website.

The application fee is INR 670/-.

Entrance Test:

SAU conducts an entrance test for M.A. admissions.

The test is offline and is conducted in various selected centers in the SAARC countries.

Sample question papers are available on the SAU official website.

Selection Criteria:

Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the entrance examination.

For Ph.D. candidates, there is an additional step of a Personal Interview.

Seats Reservation:

Seats are reserved based on nationality, with 50% seats reserved for Indian students.

South Asian University Delhi offers admission to the MA programme based on the entrance exam conducted by the university. It is a two-hour entrance test with a total of 70 multiple-choice questions with one mark each. The questions are related to the specialisation opted for by the candidates.

The cost of studying at South Asian University (SAU) in Delhi varies based on the programme and the student's nationality. For instance, the average fees for various programs for the year 2024-2025 are as follows:
- MA: Rs 74,580 (1st Year Fees)
- M.Sc: Rs 74,580 (1st Year Fees)
- Ph.D: Rs 74,580 (1st Year Fees)
- L.L.M: Rs 74,580 (1st Year Fees)

Additionally, the tuition fees for SAARC students and non-SAARC students are as follows:
- US$ 4500 per semester (US$ 9000 per year) for day scholars (SAARC students)
- US$ 5100 per semester (US$ 10200 per year) for boarders (SAARC students)
- US$ 440 per semester (US$ 880 per year) for day scholars (non-SAARC students)
- US$ 500 per semester (US$ 1000 per year) for boarders (non-SAARC students) [2]

The fees for the courses at SAU are considered reasonable, especially when compared to other private colleges, but may be relatively expensive compared to government institutions like Delhi University [1] [2]. The detailed fee structure can be found on the official website of the university

As per the official website of SAU Delhi, the university does not accepts CUET score. The university conducts an entrance exam to select candidates for UG, PG and PhD courses. Besides, SAU Delhi also accepts JEE Main and GATE scores for BTech and MTech programmes, respectively. Besides, aspirants must also fulfil the course-specific eligibility for admission.

Yes, South Asian Delhi University provides direct admission to PhD courses. Candidates opting for direct admission are exempted from appearing for the entrance test. They are selected based on their CVs, SOPs, research proposals and letter of recommendations. Such aspirants are called directly for the interview round. 

The highest package offered to a  South Asian University (SAU) graduate in recent ongoing years was Rs. 23 Lakhs per annum. It was offered to a student pursuing an MSc in Computer Science in 2023. The average package for SAU graduates in 2023 was Rs. 5 Lakhs per annum.

SAU offers a  dedicated Career Resource Center (CRC) that actively collaborates with big industry partners to facilitate placements and internships for its students. The CRC  provides students with comprehensive placement training, including mock interviews, resume building workshops, and aptitude tests preparation.

Some of the top recruiters for SAU graduates

IT Companies: TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Cognizant, HCL Technologies

Core Engineering Companies: GE, ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Larsen & Toubro

Startups: Flipkart, Amazon, Ola, Uber, Paytm

Overall, SAU has a good placement track record for its M.Sc programs. The university's focus on practical skills, industry collaborations, and comprehensive placement training prepares students well for successful careers in their chosen fields of study.

SAU Delhi has a policy with regard to awarding freeships to students from economically weaker families. There are six Freeships for each Master/ MTech/ BTech programme of SAU. Out of these, three are given to Indian students and three to non-Indian students who have applied for the same and whose annual family income is below the specified amount, which would be determined by the Scholarship/Freeship Award Committee from time to time.